![]() We do our best to show students all types of people-because absolutely everyone in the world deserves to be accepted for who they are. ![]() Our students come in all types of families. We realize this is not the norm around the world, but we can always dream. We’ve been challenged by parents occasionally about a book, but our district has defended us. We don’t want any hate chatter and while you’re entitled to your opinion, we work in a province and school district where inclusive policies are the norm. ![]() As a teacher, your role is to teach students about the world and how to be accepting of others. Your personal views about these books are irrelevant. Our classroom and school libraries are filled with books that feature characters from all backgrounds including members of the LGBTQ+ community. Students need to see people of all backgrounds. ![]() ![]() LGTBQ+ characters are included in the books, lessons and discussions our students see in our classroom. It’s a special time for students and we like to have books in our classroom that represent everyone regardless of culture, colour, religion, gender, identity or orientation. We teach grades four and five, which is a time in a student’s life when they are just figuring out who they are and how they want the world to see them. ![]()
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